From M.R.Albon@herts.ac.uk Wed Nov 15 13:21:20 1995
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Date: Wed, 15 Nov 1995 11:32:33 +0000 (GMT)
From: Cartek Romo 
Subject: Fwd: Little Jokey Thing (fwd)
To: "Wibble - Blimey that's Good. -- Mad Psycho Mage: Casubon" 
    J.L.Fish@herts.ac.uk , 
    Dammit! I'm a wolf, lesley.keech@net-tel.co.uk, 
    My Lady Mircalla, C.Ockenden@herts.ac.uk, 
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Date: Tue, 14 Nov 1995 23:09:17 +0000 (GMT)
From: Greg Hope 
To: M.R.Albon@herts.ac.uk
Subject: Fwd: Little Jokey Thing (fwd)


I know you'll get a kick out of this, it is hilarious!  Forward this to 
anyone you know who needs a good laugh :)


Another Mouse Story!
This is supposed to be an actual alert to IBM Field Engineers that went out
to all IBM Branch Offices.  The person who wrote it was very serious.  The
rest of us may find it rather funny.

Abstract:  Mouse Balls Available as FRU (Field Replacement Unit)

Mouse balls are now available as FRU.  Therefore, if a mouse fails to operate
or should perform erratically, it may need a ball replacement.  Because of
the delicate nature of this procedure, replacement of mouse balls should only
be attempted by properly trained personnel.

Before proceeding, determine the type of mouse balls by examining the
underside of the mouse.  Domestic balls will be larger and harder than
foreign balls.  Ball removal procedures differ depending upon manufacturer of
the mouse.  Foreign balls can be replaced using the pop-off method.  Domestic
balls are replaced using the twist off method  Mouse balls are not usually
static sensitive.  However, excessive handing can result in sudden discharge.
 Upon completion of ball replacement, the mouse may be used immediately.

It is recommended that each replacer have a pair of spare balls for
maintaining optimum customer satisfaction, and that any customer missing his
balls should suspect local personnel of removing these necessary items."